Appium Automation Tester (2-8 yrs)

Appium Automation Tester :

Key Responsibilities :

Automation Framework Design & Development :

- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for mobile (iOS & Android), web, and OTT applications.

- Ensure frameworks are scalable, maintainable, and reusable for current and future testing needs.

Test Automation Implementation :

- Use Appium along with JavaScript to automate tests for mobile applications.

- Create automated tests for web, mobile, and OTT platforms across different devices and environments.

Technical Leadership :

- Guide and mentor junior testers and automation engineers.

- Conduct code reviews, functional reviews, and provide feedback on the quality of test automation scripts.

CI/CD Integration :

- Integrate automated tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity, and Gradle.

- Ensure automated test runs smoothly as part of the CI/CD processes.

Framework Evaluation & Improvement :

- Evaluate new testing tools, frameworks, and technologies.

- Stay updated on best practices in the test automation field and incorporate relevant improvements to enhance testing efficiency.

Collaboration & Communication :

- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to discuss technical challenges and suggest solutions.

- Clearly communicate test strategies, results, and potential roadblocks to the wider team.

Testing Strategy & Planning :

- Develop test strategies, plans, and estimations for both functional and non-functional testing.

- Establish timelines, priorities, and resource allocation for test automation efforts.

Tool & Framework Selection :

- Utilize and evaluate testing tools like Karate, WebdriverIO, JUnit, and others.

- Identify the right framework for different types of applications based on requirements.

Mentorship :

- Provide mentorship and support to junior testers in terms of best practices, framework usage, and automation development.

Quality Assurance (QA) Expertise :

- Deep understanding of QA methodologies, software development life cycle (SDLC), and QA processes.

- Participate in functional and integration testing to ensure product quality.

Containerization & Virtualization :

- Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker to help automate and streamline testing processes, especially in large-scale environments.